Romford tasted defeat for the first time this season in a closely fought hockey match against Basildon on Saturday with a depleted squad due to injuries.
Romford started brightly taking a 1-0 lead through Ashley Meyer converting a short corner.
The second half saw Basildon put pressure on Romford, and a quick fire double from Basildon saw them overturn the goal deficit.
The second team drew 3-3 with Maldon as they still search for points.
Romford raced into a 2-0 lead through Jim Venus and Nigel Lovel but Maldon drew level early in the second-half.
Lovel netted a second, and a lapse in the Romford defence saw a player at the back post slot the ball home for a 3-3 draw.
The ladies drew 2-2 with Chelmsford despite having to start the game with 10 players.
The seconds bagged a 3-1 victory over Braintree thanks to a brace from Ehlana Woods and a goal from Laura Reilly.
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